Brent Vigen has been named offensive coordinator. He replaces Pat Perles, who resigned to accept another coaching position. Head football coach Craig Bohl made the announcement Jan. 14.

Vigen has completed his 11th season with NDSU and fourth as the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. He worked as the running backs coach in 2003. Vigen served as a graduate assistant in 1998-2000 under former head coach Bob Babich before becoming a full-time coach in 2001.

“I am confident in Brent’s abilities and believe he can handle the additional leadership responsibilities involved with the offensive coordinator position. He has done an outstanding job,” said Bohl.

A native of Buxton, N.D., Vigen played tight end for the Bison from 1993-97. He was a member of three NCAA Division II playoff teams and the 1994 North Central Conference championship squad. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from NDSU.